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See more discussion of the puzzles from the United States’ 2021 Puzzle Grand Prix on this post<\/a>. Note there are some construction details and potential spoilers on that post so view it after you solve.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Spiral<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; use tab to alternate between a composite mode for line\/edge drawing and a shading mode.)<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 352nd puzzle from our managing editor Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Spiral Galaxies<\/a> rules.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 3.5 stars (estimate based off competition points; timing standards not available from our usual testers)<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Spiral Galaxies puzzles<\/a> on this website and this link for variations on Spiral Galaxies puzzles<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Spiral Galaxies Puzzles<\/a> to get started on. More Spiral Galaxies puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles 2<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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